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The Torah is the most sacred text in Judaism. During the course of a year each of the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) are read through in sequence from a Sefer Torah (Torah Scroll) kept in the synagogue in a specifically made ark or sanctuary.
These scrolls are written in Hebrew text on parchment and kept shrouded in magnificently decorated mantles in velvet, satin, silk or embroidered brocade.
The writing of a Torah Scroll is a religious act that requires not only the skills of a master calligrapher, but a truly spiritual scholar. Every letter must be reproduced accurately since it is the inspired word of God. www.myjewishlearning.com/article/torah-scroll/
Thinking about making some short videos from time to time! I don't know a whole lot about video but Skyrim should be a great tool to explore that! Too bad for the hair clipping in this shot D:
I saw the building facade from the across the street, but I wanted to take a shot of it's entrance. When I got closer I realized it had the months of the year on it and I thought, How interesting is that! I thought the carvings on it were of the zodiac. Here are the facts:
The 31-story Salmon Tower Building was designed by Albert J. Wilcox and completed in 1928. The builder was Walter J. Salmon, Sr., an important NYC real estate developer who also built 500 Fifth Avenue next door.
From the street, this relatively unremarkable building has one outstanding feature, a most remarkable two-story, arched limestone entrance with six carvings on either side of the arch, representing the twelve signs of the zodiac. Carved under each sign is the appropriate month.
The Romanesque archway has a carved zigzag pattern - very eleventh century! - and whimsical animals are carved at the top of the straight sections.
As a bonus, there are fifteen carved figures across the top of the entrance - nine classical male figures, four classical female figures, and two dogs. Many of the figures seem to represent occupations. I can see a man holding a t-square in one hand and a dividers in the other. Next to him is another man carrying a curved-neck flash, perhaps representing chemistry. Next is a kneeling female typing on what surely is the latest thing in 1928 typewriters, apparently taking dictation from the fellow standing next to her. Further on, there's a guy with a trowel, maybe a bricklayer? Right of center is a chap holding what looks like a rolled-up blueprint standing next to another guy holding a large gear, with a young woman kneeling between them, writing notes on a scroll. An elegant lady all the way on the right is handing two large, heavy books to the gentleman next to her. Mind you, all these characters are clothed in classical Roman garb.
This scroll had been wall decoration at my grandmother's house for years. I was astounded at what the 'Landscape Mixer' in the new Neural Filters could do to it. (I'm thinking Mark Noack will be encouraging me to 'get with the program, Dave!')
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This is of course the Scroll on the top of Stu's bass. We figure this old boy is around 121 years old. It sounds so rich and mellow. I think age makes an instrument sound much better than when it's new!
fondant covered cakes, with drk. brown hand painted scrolls, gumpaste bow, and chocolate ring and jewels